Writers in Spain

New Short Memoir About Expats in Catalonia, 1981

Fun read! “That Luscious Moment” on Kindle.

New 5Ws Magazine

Includes a short article about Writers in Spain (click the expand option to make the magazine full screen)

Learning and Forgetting Spanish

When I first moved to Spain I taught English privately. Since most of my students were complete beginners I had to translate into Spanish many …

Monforte de Lemos – 6 Things to do on a rainy day

The town of Monforte de Lemos is situated in the Val de Lemos, a vast undulating plain in the south of Lugo province, Galicia. Regarded …

The Brain Scan, Tarragona, Spain, 1983

I’m driving just outside the town of Tarragona on a two lane road. I see a car in my side view mirror overtaking everyone. Slight …

Montederramo – Determined to survive

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de San Mamede mountain range in the province of Ourense, is the town of Montederramo. Like many inland …

Baiona – A pint-sized paradise

The seaside town of Baiona (Bayona), on the west coast of Galicia, is a modern resort with a long history. The earliest settlement dates back …

What treasures lay hidden among the chattels of life?

My question is prompted by the recent discovery of photos I once thought lost; in particular, a comical snap of a dear companion. The picture …

Restaurant Review: Rebate, Alicante Province

One of the many wonderful things about living in Spain is that it’s a lot cheaper to eat out than in the UK. And even …

Montefurado – Tunnel vision

Ancient history indicates that the alluvial plains along the river Sil in Galicia were a rich source of gold. However; it wasn’t until the Roman …

The Castle of Monterrey – A Spanish Acropolis

The palace-fortress of Monterrey (O castello de Monterrei) occupies a commanding position on the outskirts of the city of Verín in the province of Ourense. During …

O Barco – A landlocked treasure

The town of O Barco (The Boat) is located in the province of Ourense in Galicia. It lies in the foothills of the Sierra de …

Portomarin – Spain’s Abu Simbel

Portomarin is the most northerly town in the Ribeira Sacra: a region in Galicia famed for its excellent wine, historic heritage, and places of outstanding …

Ruta del Vino – An unforgettable experience.

Many regions in Spain offer tourists the opportunity to follow a Ruta del Vino but only one will transport you through an extreme environment of …

Digital Exposure II – Summertime in Galicia: a photo blog

Have you ever wondered why so many Spaniards choose Galicia to spend their summer vacation? Imagine if you will; long, hot days, comfortably warm evenings, …

Fallen Giants and Troglodytes

Hidden deep within the Galician countryside is one of the oldest Christian monasteries in Spain, San Pedro de Rocas (St. Peter of the Rocks). Its …